Brocade Communications Systems 8770-4 Switch User Manual


 
Brocade VDX 8770-4 QuickStart Guide 5 of 32
Publication Number: 53-1002554-01
CAUTION
The Brocade VDX 8770-4 with DC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access areas
only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by service personnel through
the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority
responsible for the location.
CAUTION
The Brocade VDX 8770-4 with AC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access areas
only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by service personnel through
the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Safety notices
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The notices are
accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.
NOTE
Translated safety notices are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which is on the CD-ROM that
accompanies this product.
The danger and caution notices are listed in numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses,
for example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translations of these danger and caution
notices in the Brocade Product Safety Notices.
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a
Telnet session, and configuring the
Brocade VDX 8770-4 date and time and
additional system parameters. Verify and
back up configuration.
20 minutes Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet access.
Refer to the Brocade Network OS
Administrator’s Guide.
Installing transceivers as needed 30-60 minutes Copper and optical transceivers and
direct-attach cables as needed.
Attaching cables, cable ties, and cable
guides
2-3 hours Cables, cable ties, and cable management
fingers.
TABLE 1 Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued)
Installation task Time estimate Items required